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BN06 OVH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 OVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,301 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades started to smear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,305 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BN06 OVH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN06 OVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN06 OVH?

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What year was BN06 OVH registered?

BN06 OVH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is BN06 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 OVH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN06 OVH have outstanding finance?

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